Best streaming services: We compare Disney+, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, and more
Would you rather: Date someone who's clingy, makes you spend a ton of money on them, and who bosses you around...
OR
Date someone who's super chill, lets you do your own thing, and always makes sure you're happy?
The latter, right? Well, get this: The first relationship is with cable, and the second relationship is with streaming services.
Yup, we're talking about cord cutting: A favorite term of the past few years that basically means breaking up with your cable company and only paying for the content you want without messing around with a cable box or satellite. Because life with cable is so last decade. Read more...
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BEST FOR DISNEY FANATICS
Disney+Any Disney fan will love what Disney+ has to offer at such an affordable price.
- Price: $6.99/month
- Price: $69.99/year
BEST LIVE TV UPGRADE IF YOU ALREADY HAVE HULU
HuluAside from the amazing OG content, Hulu has over 50 live channels and can be used on many devices.
- Live TV version: $44.99/month
- Non-live TV:: $5.99 - $11.99/month depending on ads
BEST AFFORDABLE STREAMING
Sling TVLooking for live TV on a budget? Sling TV's customizable tiers only make you pay for channels you want.
- Basic package: $20/month
- Upgrades: $5/month extra
BEST CHANNEL-SPECIFIC SERVICE
CBS All AccessWith all CBS shows, fantastic originals, and a great low price, CBS All Access is winning the one-network-only game.
BEST FOR DOCUMENTARY LOVERS
Curiosity StreamIf you love docs, Curiosity Stream is a great add-on, though it won't replace more comprehensive streaming services.
- Price: $2.99/month - $11.99/month, depending on picture quality
BEST FOR SPORTS FANATICS
Fubo TVWhile Fubo TV offers other channels, it's best for the sports fan at this price point.
- Price: $44.99/month
BEST OVERALL PREMIUM STREAMING
PlayStation VueIf you live in a PlayStation household and value premium channels like HBO and Showtime, this is our pick.
- Access Plan (49 channels): $44.99/month
- Core Plan (over 60 channels): $49.99/month
- Elite Plan (over 90 channels): $59.99/month
- Ultra Plan (Elite Plan plus HBO and Showtime): $79.99/month
BEST FOR TONS OF CHANNELS
DirecTV NowDirecTV has the highest number of channels from any streaming service with a high price tag to match.
- Live a Little (65 channels): $40/month
- Just Right (85 channels): $55/month
- Go Big (105 channels): $65/month
- Gotta Have It (125 channels): $75/month
- Todo Y Mas (90 channels, Spanish option): $45/month
BEST DEAL ON LIFESTYLE CHANNELS
PhiloIf you like reality TV, talk shows, cooking shows, and documentaries, Philo's $20/month for 49 channels is a seriously insane deal.
- 40 channels: $16/month
- 49 channels: $20/month
BEST FOR ANIME LOVERS
CrunchyrollIf you love anime, Crunchyroll offers the best content and is an amazing deal. It's basically Netflix for anime.
- Price: Starts at $6.95/month